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Blogs: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSTX Connect Team

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or yo...
- April 2, 2026
Tu Salud: Medicamentos con receta o de venta libre: Sigue las instrucciones para evitar riesgos

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Los medicamentos pueden ayudar a tu salud de muchas maneras. Desde medicamentos de venta libre hasta medicamentos con receta que tratan enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida, la medicina puede tener un impacto positivo importante. Pero solo si se ...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Unlock Savings on Health Care

BCBSTX Connect Team

No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few ways...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

BCBSTX Connect Team

Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSTX Connect Team

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

BCBSTX Connect Team

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

BCBSTX Connect Team

Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

BCBSTX Connect Team

You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: What Does Your Thyroid Do?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should....
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: 8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

BCBSTX Connect Team

Health plans can seem complicated. It helps to know what questions to ask and where to find the information you need. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here ...
- April 2, 2026